How The Sparks Begin

Chapter 7

I crashed onto the bed.So many things just happened. But all I could think about was him.

Emmanuel.He is just one difficult person to get along with.

Erika's really taking all this really good. And I? I'm not even her and yet I'm freaking out.

This is pass beyond the line. I know that. But I can't help it. I want to help Erika. Or do I have another motive?

Argh! This is really confusing. It is her love life. It is not mine so why am I so worked up?

Is this how friends should feel? or is this another type of feeling that I don't even know? Ugh.

Yeah. I know.  I don't have the right to talk to him about it do I? I covered myself with the blanket. Life just gets more complicated.

I closed my eyes. And before I knew it I fell asleep.

***2 hours later***

I was awakened by the vibration of my cell phone. "Ughhh.."I sighed.  Rubbing my eyes, I answered it. "Hello?"

"Geraldine? It's Joseph here."

I immediately sat up. "Joseph? How did you get -"

"Elizabeth gave it to me." He interrupted. "Well. Actually she asked me to give you a call. She's actually kinda of busy right now. "

"uh huh.."I replied. "So what's up?"

"It's Erika's and Elizabeth's birthday in a few days time. Well it's on Friday. So their parents have organized a birthday party on a yacht. It's more like a trip for a few days. Since school's out starting next Friday. They didn't want to invite anyone except you. So interested? "

So many things at once. I had to let it sink in for awhile.

"Geraldine. You there," Joseph asked.

I snapped out of my thoughts."Y-yeah. I would love to."

"Alright.So you're in! Well I'll inform them. Anyway see you in school tomorrow."Joseph exclaimed.

"See ya." I calmly said.Once the he hung up, I jumped on my bed.

"YES!! " I laughed. That is gonna be fantastically fun! A trip with friends? I could never ask for more.

The days went by. As fast as a day itself. Erika, Elizabeth, Joseph and I had so much to talk about over these few days. Emmanuel kept out of it. No surprise he does.

***Friday***

Alright. Everything's done. I brought along the suitcase and went down.

"Hey Dad? I'm off. See you in a few days time." I waved. Dad came over and gave me a hug. "Have fun. Geraldine.Those friends are really a blessing to you.Make sure you cherish them."

"I will. Dad. I will."I hugged him back.

"Love you"I walked out of the door.

A car was waiting. I opened it. And I probably had the shock of my life.

He was sitting behind the wheel.

O.M.G.

Emmanuel? How on earth did this happen?

Stay cool. Geraldine. 

"Hey." I said calmly.  Trying to hide my shock. "Hey." He replied. "You got everything with you?"

"Y-yeah.. thanks. "I stuttered. He put my suitcase in the trunk while I went and sat down in the front passenger seat.

That was really awkward. It was really torturous. It made me think about what happened days earlier.

There was silence all the way. "H-hey.." I tried to start a conversation.

He looked at me while he drove. "Erm....Where's the rest?"

"They're still packing. So I had to pick you up." He said in a serious yet gentle voice.

"Oh.. alright." I nodded.

"And I apologized for what happened on Monday. I was just ..erm.."

My eyes grew big.  He was apologizing?

"It's alright."I assured him.

He looked at me. And I stared back.

Those eyes are filled with sadness. I really wanted to know what happened.

But we had reached Erika's and Elizabeth's place.  I ran into house. 

"Happy birthday!  You two!" I smiled and gave both of them a hug.

"Thanks Geraldine!  I'm so glad you're able to come with us!" Elizabeth exclaimed.

"Yeah! I'm so excited."Erika said enthusiastically.

I passed them a bag each.

"What's this?" Erika asked.

"Your Presents. " I smiled.

"Geraldine..You shouldn't have."Elizabeth said.

"It's alright. Go open it."I reassured them.

I got them a matching necklace that matches mine. "You like it??" I asked.

"Geraldine.." Erika looked shocked. "I love it! Now we have matching necklaces! " She gave me a hug.

"Thank you!" Elizabeth hugged me too.

They put on their necklaces. I was so happy they loved it.

"Hey Ladies. We're leaving for the yacht in an hour time to have dinner with them." Joseph reminded.

"Who's them?" I asked.

"Our parents. "Elizabeth replied.

"They're really nice so don't worry." Erika patted my shoulders.

I smiled at them. I can't wait for it.

-To be continued